"a year can fly when the heart is light; the ability to cherish something that brings happiness, relief and belonging is justified; ambition is one of the most powerful driving forces when coated in generosity and humilty; good things come to those who work from a clear intention."

"I heard snippets of conversation; mother's hurrying children and husband's out of the door so as not to be late for mass at 08h00 ... women sweeping the front of their homes with brooms which are distinctly Harry Potter-esque (minus the stick); hawking and spitting..."

"When asked last year (...) how much money would I need to "change my life" I immediately answered "around four grand." The chaps in the conversation almost laughed out loud as their multiple millions seemed much more "realistic" than my ridiculously meagre amount."

"The focus moves down the body and always a modification taught that can be done easily and discreetly in the workplace. It is vital that the sessions have a "take-away" to give participants an element of movement re-education and ownership into taking care of their bodies whilst at work. Additionally, for companies / organisations this becomes part of the ongoing "health and wellbeing" offering..."

"Each time someone communicates with me I (try my utmost to) pay full attention and listen with both ears and eyes. It is amazing what additional information can be gleamed when observing the gestures, mannerisms and body-language alongside dialogue."

"Think of how newly mown grass makes you feel, or burning logs, parma-violet sweets, even petrol. The distinction of that scent associated with a time most prominent in our lives can bring about a very powerful reconnection, touching us in a deeply profound way."

"scientists observed that some of these monkeys learned to wash sweet potatoes, and gradually this new behaviour spread through the younger generation of monkeys - in the usual fashion, through observation and repetition."